Akos Advanced Technology
Since its establishment in 2002, Akos Advanced Technology has been dedicated to the development of green technologies and products involving all aspects of software and hardware development, building and design in environmental consultancy and intelligent building industries. The judges said: 'The company deploys most of its resources in product development and engineering design. The management team is dedicated and technically competent, with rich experience in air quality monitoring, and has a good grip of environmental technology knowledge. Its product will create a niche of real-time monitoring of indoor air quality.
Mission System Consultant
Mission System Consultant, founded in 1989, is one of the world's leading solution providers in the apparel sourcing industry. It services more than 250 corporate customers, ranging from retailers and global brand manufacturers to established trading companies, and Asian-based multinational manufacturing enterprises. The judges said: 'The management team has very good domain knowledge and has successfully applied RFID [radio frequency identification] technology to the apparel industry. The patented technology has gained market acceptance rapidly. The company has a good technology culture.'
NXP Semiconductors Hong Kong
From NXP Semiconductors come ultra-thin leadless package technology that helps make electronic devices smaller. This can lower manufacturing costs, increase design flexibility, reduce time to market and improve performance in a broad range of mobile applications. The judges said: 'Through a breakthrough and unique technology in using a tri-layer deposition platform and differential etching techniques, the company succeeded in further miniaturising electronic devices. The company has implemented and commercialised the technology effectively as exemplified by the adoption in iPod Nano. The company has a very good technology culture.'